Former Southern Miss football player Jaylond Adams is behind bars in Alabama on charges of capital murder and first-degree robbery.
The Birmingham Police Department announced Adams’ arrest on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is believed to be involved in a June 18 fatal shooting in the 800 block of 6th Street, according to police.
Adams is being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail while awaiting his initial court appearance.
Police believe Adams shot and killed 42-year-old Cornelius Parker. According to Crime Stoppers Metro Alabama, a preliminary investigation found that the shooting occurred following an altercation involving money. Parker was found unresponsive and transported to UAB Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Originally from the Birmingham suburb of Adamsville, Adams played wide receiver at Southern Miss from 2017-19. He appeared in 26 games, recording 964 receiving yards, 50 rushing yards, and five offensive touchdowns. On special teams, he returned three kicks for touchdowns in 2019.
